DD01--vakn compass and monitor control system - RFI

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD) is seeking to replace its existing Crystal Monitor and Control system with a new Compass Uplink Monitor and Control system through a brand name or equal Request for Quotes (RFQ). The solicitation aims to procure a comprehensive system that can monitor and control 50 devices, provide SNMP compatibility, support serial and ethernet functionality, accommodate 5 simultaneous GUI users, and integrate a spectrum analyzer. The RFQ will be posted on February 12, 2025, with quotes due on February 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern time. Interested vendors must submit their quotes through the Contract Opportunities portal using the RFQ number 36C77625Q0104. Technical questions will not be answered during the presolicitation phase, but general inquiries can be submitted via email to Ronald Shelko and Michelle Rhodes.

The contract is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 541513 for Computer Facilities Management Services. The procurement includes hardware, software, commissioning, configuration, testing, and training for five users, with delivery required within 90 days of award for hardware/software and 180 days for professional services. The contract will be delivered to 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive in St. Louis, Missouri, and will be structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement with one base year and two 12-month option periods. While specific award values are not detailed in the presolicitation notice, the comprehensive nature of the system and its supporting services suggests a significant investment in upgrading the VA's monitoring and control infrastructure. The solicitation targets small businesses with expertise in IT and telecommunications service delivery support services.